Has Picture Of Elyria Taken 80 Years Ago
Elyria's oldest photographer Charles W. Schelde displays a prized early photo of the East Branch of Black River near the original Washington avenue bridge. The clear grass plate image shows an old saw mill and a planing mill with dense timber in the background. It was presented by Henry Cone de Seeeee son of 152 Harrison street, a longtime amateur photographer, who obtained it from the late Mrs. Patrick Boynton.
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Elyria
Charles W. Schelde
Black River
Washington Avenue
Harrison Street
Henson
Patrick Boynton
Camp of Saints in Oroville Snubs Handshakes on Faith
In Oroville California members of the Camp of Saints formed seven years ago refuse to shake hands on religious grounds. They estimate the average citizen shakes hands three times daily and say they have avoided 7,665 handshakes since founding.
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Oroville
Cal
Camp of Saints
Sheep roam airport airfield halts landings in Klamath Falls
Local airport operations were disrupted when a flock of sheep wandered onto the air field, delaying two planes from landing. The incident prompted a quick response from the Klamath Falls traffic patrol acting as temporary shepherds to guide the animals away from runways.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
Expert Supports death by own action theory in Woman's Death
Major Seth Ward a Washington firearms expert testifies for Brigadier General Henry H. Denhardt in the Verna Garr Taylor murder trial. He supports the theory that Taylor killed herself holding Denhardt's 43 caliber revolver against her body, challenging the prosecution's claim of a long distance firing. Baker testified he saw Denhardt about 400 feet away just after the second shot.
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New Castle
Seth Ward
Washington
Verna Garr Taylor
Henry H. Denhardt
Wiard
Commonwealth
Taylor
Denhardt
Death Record Mrs Eliza Townsend in Elyria
Mrs Eliza Townsend 7 widow of Joseph Townsend died at home 485 Huron street after a four day illness. Born Beach town Ohio July 4 1858 she lived in Elyria 65 years. Survived by sons George E Townsend Long Island NY Charles H Townsend and Henry E Townsend Elyria. Body taken to Su Gro Curtis Funeral Home and to late home for visitation. Funeral Sunday at 2 from Second M E church Rev J A Watson officiating. Burial North Murray Ridge cemetery.
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Eliza Townsend
Joseph Townsend
Huron Street
Beachtown
Ohio
Elyria
George E. Townsend
Long Island
N. Y
Charles H
Henry E. Townsend
Su- Gro-Curtis
M. E
J. A. Watson
North Murray Ridge Cemetery
Funeral services for George W Eldred
Funeral services for George W Eldred aged 50 who died Thursday in Port Clinton will be held at 2 p m Sunday at 315 Jefferson Street Port Clinton He was born in North Ridgeville Surviving are his wife Alma one daughter Elizabeth Ann three brothers and one sister
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George W. Eldred
Port Clinton
Jefferson Street
North Ridgeville
Alma
Elizabeth Ann
Tiny but swift Lilliputian Special built in Wabash by Aukerman
Fred Aukerman, a former garage mechanic in Wabash, builds the Lilliputian Special from mixed car parts. The single passenger, 550 pound, 90 mph vehicle costs about 565 dollars after two years of work. It features 12 horsepower, adjustable front end, and unique specs such as 2.5 inch ground clearance and 79 cubic inch engine displacement.
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Wabash
Ind
Fred Aukerman
Aukerman
Court actions report from common pleas sessions
Divorces dismissed in common pleas court include Elizabeth Lee versus Arville Lee and William Robinson versus Pearl. Elizabeth Horvath Hymes sues James Hymes of Amherst for divorce on grounds of cross neglect and extreme cruelty. A suit to enjoin removal of fixtures by The Kibler Company was filed. Parole hearings set for Louvain County cases. Lester Simpkinson and Arthur Schroeder face parole actions. Depositors Savings and Loan sues Alf Hansen et al for 49035 and seeks foreclosure in Avon Lake.
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Elizabeth Lee
Arville Lee
Common Pleas Court
William Robinson
Pearl
Elizabeth Horvath Hymes
James Hymes
Amherst
Kibler Company
Common Pleas
Dawe Thee Dancen Ce
Charing Nee Dachtler
Mansfield Reformatory
Louvain County
State Parole Board
Lester Simpkinson
Arthur Schroeder
Ydepositors Savings and Loan Company
Alf Hansen Et al
Avon Lake
Smiths sue for foreclosure on Russia township property
George M. Smith files suit against John H. Greenlee and others for 490 pounds and seeks foreclosure on property in Russia township. Jeannette Sanders granted divorce from Alvin Sanders by Judge Guy B. Findley on gross neglect. Mary B. Lowden granted divorce from Joseph Lowden on drunkenness by Judge Findley. Ridgeway ditch improvement contracts to be let March 1 per county commissioners report.
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George M. Smith
John H. Greenlee
Russia Township
Jeannette Sanders
Alvin Sanders
Guy B. Findley
Mary B. Lowden
Joseph Lowden
Tiny engine and brake design details from Aukerman frame
The description notes a center adjusted axle with rear toe-in of one sixteenth inch and front toe-out of one sixteenth inch. A sheet steel frame by Aukerman houses a tiny engine fueled by nine millimeter spark plugs. Full floating brakes require one adjustment and can be set with a single finger touch. Brakes feature molded linings measuring three sixteenths by one inch.
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Aukerman
Study Of Divorce Causes From Dr Slutz In Detroit
DETROIT The five factors Dr Frank D Slutz of Darton Ohio Wayne University urges for lasting marriage include health family background personality likeness character and mutual affection He says long acquaintance before marriage prevents later disappointment and stresses the home as the cornerstone of democracy and stable life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Frank D. Slutz
Darton
Wayne University
Slutz
Not Guilty Pleas Placed in State Tax Charge Case
Four defendants arraigned before Justice Joseph Petro pled not guilty to charges by State Sales Tax Examiner Morris H. Gertner. William MacGill James Dallas Joseph Kohut and F E Leinseder faced counts over sales tax stamps and collection failures. All released on $50 bond as authorities seek a fifth alleged violator.
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Joseph Petro
Morris H. Gertner
Columbus
William MacGill
The
Paradise Restaurant
James Dallas
Crystal Restaurant
Joseph Albert Kohut
Billinghurst Hotel
F. E. Leinseder
Bar Lunch
Muetiill
Dallas
Leinseder
Kohut
Carcel
Fifteen Smithfield Students Set for Mass Airship Jump
Fifteen Smithfield Parachute Club students will jump from an airliner at Lunken airport in Cincinnati to earn their diplomas. Led by Paul Glinzak, the group includes teens from Rayland, Amsterdam, Wheeling, Toledo, and nearby towns with ages from 4 to 25.
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Smithfield, O
Smithfield
Parachute Club
Lunken
Cincinnati
Paul Glinzak
Dorothy Metcurt
Cirl
Bersholtz
Glinzak
Belmont
Law Flaunted in Court: Robberies Reported in County Agencies
Portland Oregon nine hats overcoats and other clothing items have been stolen by jurors and county employees. The sheriff's office and numerous amateur detectives are investigating the case in Multnomah County courthouses allegedly used in the name of the law.
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Portland
Ore
Multnomah County
Sheriff's Office
Man’s will names wife as administrator despite 18 year marriage
A court unearthed a contract promising Mrs. McMillen $1900 yearly if she married him. They lived together 18 years but she received nothing. The will made her administrator with the three children as heirs. An estate estimate listed £5509.
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MccMillen
McMillen
Mountaineer Clings to Faith as 52 Day Fast Persists
Jackson Whitlow of Stoop ing Oak Tennessee has not eaten since March 10 and has lost 47 pounds to 90. He asked his wife for elderberry wine to signal a divine message to break the fast but doctors say nourishment may come too late and death seems likely. He quotes that Jehovah is all-powerful and will tell him when to eat.
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Tenn
Jackson Whitlow
Whitlow
Navy Plans Major Fleet Reduction With 66 Ships Retired
San Diego reports the Navy will place at least 66 ships on the retired list over the next 20 months. Destroyers and submarines based in San Diego will be decommissioned, with 32 local destroyers and three submarines gone by the end of fiscal 1938. Additional destroyers and several minelayers will follow before July 1938, to be replaced by newer vessels as the fleet regains near full strength.
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San Diego
Cal
United States Navy
Buchanan
Crowninshild
Evans
Hale
Lea
Philip
Roper
Twiggs
Aaron Ward
Wickes
Chandler
Dahlsten
Litchfield
Overton
Preble
Tracy
Hovey
Long
Southard
Borie
Brooms
Dallas
MacLeish
McCormick
Perry
Pruitt
Sicard
Simpson
Trever
Truxton Wasmuth
Zane
Bass
Barracuda
Blakeley
Bernadou
Breckenridge
Cole
DuPont
Ellis
Greer
Tarbell
Upshur
Yarnall
Pacific
Atlantic
Political ideas molded in home
Northwestern University study finds heated family dinner arguments shape political attitudes with the name as the predominant factor. The research details how household discussions influence views, suggesting name recognition and family dynamics play key roles in political socialization.
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Evanston
Northwestern University
King vows to bury Roosevelt court plan in committee
Senator William H. King of Utah pledged to lead moves to kill the judiciary bill in committee. He said he would prevent a report from the judiciary panel and oppose sending the six new Supreme Court justices proposal to the Senate floor.
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Washington
William H. King
Utah
Roosevelt
Senate Judiciary Committee
King
Senate
Supreme Court
Paetinpeles Meseltion Samalere
Judiciary Committee
Influence sources in student political attitudes survey
A survey of 2500 students shows 54 percent cite intimate family groups as most influential on attitudes toward government, 26 percent name public schools, and elections at 13 percent. Pessimism links to defeat of favored candidates. study by Hugh A Rowe in the university political science department aims to trace roots of political interest.
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Hugh A. Rowe
University
Sit-Down Called Mental Epidemic
Pittsburgh psychologist Dr. William T. Root terms the sit-down strike a mental epidemic akin to cross words and miniature golf. He says it lacks uniqueness and is driven by mob suggestion. independent actions may harm the movement and make it seem laughable to the public.
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Pittsburgh
William T. Root
America
Root
Alimony Hero Cited in Denver Court
Patrolman H L Heckart praised as unsung hero by Judge George F Dunkle for nine years of $100 monthly alimony to his divorced wife despite a $160 monthly salary. The case highlights perseverance and steady support in Denver.
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Denver
H. L. Heckart
George F. Dunkle
Heckart
Market report from Cleveland markets with varied commodity quotes
Prices show steady markets across butter eggs live poultry potatoes cows calves sheep and lambs hogs with detailed receipts and range bids. Notable figures include butter 35e, eggs 19c, live poultry heavy hens 19c and broilers 26e, potatoes from 1909 to 35, cows 6 to 7 dollars, sheep lambs from 6 to 12.50, hogs 8 to 10.50 for various weights.
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Cleveland
Maine
Florida
Hastings
Tbs
Texas
Chicago Poultry and Produce Prices Amid Market Fluctuations
The Chicago cash quotations show mixed markets for poultry, butter, eggs, potatoes, and grains. Prices vary by grade and variety, with declines in some lines and steady demand in others across hens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, plus noted stock levels and regional quotations.
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Chicago
Chicago—Poultry
Alve
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Leghorn Roosters
U. S
Idaho
Maine
Green Mountains
U.S
Wisconsin
Texas Bliss Triumphs
Louisiana
Biles Triumphs
Alabama
California
Timothy
Clover
Cleveland Livestock Cattle Market Steady With Varied Steers
Cleveland livestock market reports steady cattle trade. Prices for choice steers 1199 lbs and up range around 11.00 to 12.00 per cwt, 750 to 1100 lbs around 11.00, good cattle 10.90 to 11.00, and medium to common stockers from 7.00 to 9.50 per cwt.
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Cleveland
Appendicitis Championship Claimed By Petty Family
In Rock Springs Wyoming the C E Petty family claims a unique record of five surgeries in four months all for appendicitis. Omer operated November 13 Bertha November 21 Casey January 14 Clarence January 21 and Keith March 3 constitute the sequence reported.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Wyoming
C. E. Petty
Omer
Bertha
Casey
Clarence
Keith
Costs Planned for Coronation Route Decorations
London authorities estimate an average thirty thousand dollars per mile for decorating streets along the processional route for King George and Queen Elizabeth’s coronation on May 12. The figure equates to about five dollars per foot of the route.
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London
George
Elizabeth
Middletown Twilight League Fines Players for Outbursts
Middletown Twilight League president Joseph Sutkowski empowers umpires to fine offenders 25 cents per offense with a maximum of one dollar per incident to curb tongue wagging in ball games.
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Middletown
Conn
Joseph Sutkowski
Grain and Feed Prices From Sheets Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co
Quotations on grain hay and straw and flour are supplied by Sheets Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co. Prices shown per bushel for oats and corn, per barrel for flour, and per ton for mill feeds and hay, with various grades and weights listed for oats corn wheat flour bran meal and straw products.
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Sheets Elevator Co
Montana Milling Co
Grain Prices and Produce for Toledo in Elevators
Toledo grain market reports bid prices for wheat corn rye and oats with No 2 and No 1 red wheat ranges 1.37 31.38 and 1.53 1.34. No 2 yellow corn 1.36 1.55 and 7.32 1.55 for track prices. Oats No 1 white 57 52e No 2 white 58 oStleec. Toledo produce lists butter prints at 6c and eggs at 20c per dozen in 1914 context.
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Toledo
oStleec
Widow Seeks $158000 from Self Over Forgotten 1918 Contract
Mercer Pa. Mrs Minnie Slocum McMillen sues herself in an action court saying an 18 year old contract signed by her late husband Addison G C McMillen before their 1918 marriage entitles her to 158000. Court officials call the suit unprecedented in 150 years.
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Mercer
Minnie Slocum McMillen
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O’donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
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F. A. Humphrey
T. Kosciuszko Society
Polish National Alliance Cascade Hall
Crystal
Ronnie
Procter & Gamble
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